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Visit Wilberforce House Museum

Heritage Open Day: Visit the birthplace of William Wilberforce and discover the story of the historic struggle to abolish the slave trade. The museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and is abolition. as well as dealing with contemporary slavery. The galleries also offer a fascinating glimpse into West African Culture.
The permanent displays at Wilberforce House include journals and items that belonged to William Wilberforce.
Including original costume. There are many significant items linked to slavery and the campaign to abolish it.

As well as leaning about Wilberforce and slavery you can also visit our East Yorkshire Regimental Gallery, Clock Gallery and Edwardian Parlour.
event dateFri 12 Sep to Saturday 20 September
venue addressKingston upon Hull City Council, Wilberforce Museum of Slavery, 26 High Street, Hull, Yorkshire HU1 1NQ
event timesFri 12 Sep:1000-1630; Sat 13 Sep:1000-1630; Sun 14 Sep:1100-1600; Mon 15 Sep:1000-1630; Tues 16 Sep:1000-1630; Wed 17 Sep:1000-1630; Thu 18 Sep:1000-1630; Fri 19 Sep:1000-1630; Sat 20 Sep:1100-1600; Free Entry.
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